September 2022

2023 Obaseki Clears Air On Alleged Peter Obi Endorsement

2023: Obaseki Clears Air On Alleged Peter Obi Endorsement

September 29, 2022 4:56 am

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, did not endorse the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, for the 2023 presidential election, the Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, said Wednesday.

In a statement titled, ‘Rumours of Obaseki endorsement of Peter Obi, false’, Osagie said the news was ‘absolutely false and malicious.’

He added that the news was ‘being peddled by detractors with ulterior motives, intent on misleading and misinforming members of the public for their selfish interest.’

Osagie said, ‘The news item in a section of the media, stating that …

Prince Salman Emerges Saudi Arabia New Prime Minister

Prince Salman Emerges Saudi Arabia New Prime Minister

September 29, 2022 4:53 am

In a cabinet reshuffle by King Salman, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has emerged the prime minister of the kingdom.

This was contained in a royal decree published by the official Saudi Press Agency.

Prince Mohammed, 37,  is already de facto ruler of the kingdom and the appointment formalises his role as leader of the government.

The crown prince, known by his initials MBS, previously served as deputy prime minister as well as defence minister. He is being replaced as defence minister by his younger brother, Khalid bin Salman, who was deputy defence minister.

Meanwhile, President Muhammadu …

Strike Allow Students Return To School – Uzodinma Begs ASUU

Strike: Allow Students Return To School – Uzodinma Begs ASUU

September 29, 2022 4:48 am

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has made a passionate appeal to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to allow students to go back to school.

The Governor made the appeal, Wednesday, when he received in audience members of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), who paid a working visit to him at Government House Owerri.

Governor Uzodimma, who appealed specifically to the FUTO branch of ASUU to ‘allow students studying in the university to go back to school’ urged all parties in the ASUU/FG saga to sheathe their sword and allow …

Yobe North Machina Reacts To Court Judgement

Yobe North: Machina Reacts To Court Judgement

September 29, 2022 4:29 am

Bashir Sheriff Machina who is APC senatorial candidate for Yobe North has hailed the Federal High Court judgment that declared him as the authentic senatorial candidate of the APC describing it as a victory for justice.

Machina, who reacted to the surprising development via his media aide, Husaini Mohammed Isa in a statement made available to newsmen, also called on all his supporters and people of Yobe North to remain calm and law-abiding.

The APC chieftain, who declared the judgement as ‘no victor, no vanquished’, equally called for immediate reconciliation among the two groups that exist within the party in …

Returned Private Jet APC Tackles Wike Over Claims

Returned Private Jet: APC Tackles Wike Over Claims

September 29, 2022 4:18 am

The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Rivers State has called on the Governor Nyesome Wike-led state government to immediately dispose of the ‘legacy jet A-600’ aircraft and do well to invest the money into refurbishing all abandoned primary and secondary schools.

The APC said the fund that will be realised could also help in the ‘resuscitation of the moribund primary healthcare system, pay off all outstanding salaries owed teachers of demonstration secondary schools and also wrongfully dismissed lecturers of Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic’.

In a statement by the party’s state Publicity Secretary, Darlington Nwauju, the APC submitted funds from the sale …

P&ID Court Orders Arrest Of Briton Over $9.6bn Fraud

P&ID: Court Orders Arrest Of Briton Over $9.6bn Fraud

September 29, 2022 4:05 am

A Federal High Court sitting In Abuja on Wednesday ordered the immediate arrest of a British national, James Nolan, for jumping bail in a fraud case involving the P&ID firm.

Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, issued this order after Nolan, who is a director in the Process and Industrial Development Limited (P&ID) failed to appear for trial.

Nolan is being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) along with Lurgi Consult Limited and others,  in  a money laundering case to the tune of $9.6 billion.

In his ruling, Justice Mohammed said Nolan …

‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Ian Blasts Through Florida

‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Ian Blasts Through Florida

September 29, 2022 3:59 am

On Wednesday, a Monster Hurricane Ian walloped Florida blasting down the southern US state’s coast with extreme wind and rain, and causing ‘catastrophic’ flooding from destructive storm surges.

Dramatic TV footage which was obtained by Africa Daily News, New York showed churning water which was submerging roads and sweeping away vehicles as the hurricane edged close to landfall near Fort Myers and Port Charlotte.

Ian, an ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 storm, was destined to affect several million people across Florida and in the southeastern states Georgia and South Carolina.

Read Also: Hurricane Sally Hits US Gulf Coast

The storm was …

2023 Why Nigeria Is On The Brink Of Collapse - Obi

2023: Why Nigeria Is On The Brink Of Collapse – Obi

September 28, 2022 5:50 am

Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has asserted that the decision of some Nigerians to keep quiet in the face of ongoing challenges has made things worse in the country.

He, however, singled out the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu for praise, saying he represents what Nigerians desired in leadership as he spoke the truth at all times, irrespective of the consequences.

‘I urge you to continue in that direction. You represent one of those things Nigerians desire; ability to speak the truth no matter the consequences. What is lacking in Nigeria is that we …

Falz Tackles NDLEA Over Burning Of Cocaine Worth ₦194bn

Falz Tackles NDLEA Over Burning Of Cocaine Worth ₦194bn

September 28, 2022 5:44 am

Popular Nigerian rapper and songwriter, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz has reacted to yesterday’s burning of 194 billion Naira worth of cocaine by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that last week, the agency reported that a large scale drug bust carried out in a warehouse located at Ikorodu, Lagos State.

During the operation, 197 billion naira worth of cocaine, which weighed 1.8tonnes was seized, and the suspected drug barons were also arrested.

In a video shared via the agency’s Twitter page on Tuesday, NDLEA showed the seized drugs being set ablaze.…

How Nigerian Lawmakers Adjourn Plenary Over Power Failure

How Nigerian Lawmakers Adjourned Plenary Over Power Failure

September 28, 2022 5:33 am

The Nigerian House of Representatives yesterday adjourned plenary abruptly over an interruption of power in the lower chamber following a failure. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that following the failure, the speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, call for an adjournment after the power went out.

The situation forced the lawmakers to exit the chamber in darkness, using their phone torchlights.

This is coming a day after major cities in Nigeria including the commercial nerve centre Lagos and the nation’s political capital Abuja were thrown into a blackout as the national grid collapsed for the umpteenth time in 2022.…

2 Weeks After Swearing In, President Ruto Unveils Cabinet

2 Weeks After Swearing In, President Ruto Unveils Cabinet

September 28, 2022 5:24 am

The recently inaugurated President of Kenya, William Ruto has named his first cabinet after winning a divisive election in August and defending his narrow victory in the country’s highest court.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Ruto, who defeated his opponent Raila Odinga by some 200,000 votes, announced his new administration after calling the 26 ministers and cabinet-level appointees to a meeting at State House.

Among those who were appointed were political allies whose support had in one way or the other helped ensure Ruto, who served as deputy president in the former government, took the top job after …

China-Based Campaign Targeted At US election, Meta Reveals

China-Based Campaign Targeted At US election, Meta Reveals

September 28, 2022 5:16 am

Meta on Tuesday asserted that it had derailed a campaign out of China to influence upcoming US elections by appearing as people in the United States taking sides on ‘hot button’ issues.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that this was the first Chinese network Meta has led to disruptions that focused on US politics ahead of crucial midterm elections in November, global threat intelligence lead Ben Nimmo said during a press briefing.

‘The operation was small, but it is a significant change,’ Nimmo confirmed.

‘Which is why it’s important to stay on high alert.’

Meta declared it was unable …

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